Boaz second-grader national finalist in cooking contest

Published: Monday, November 18, 2013 at 2:47 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, November 18, 2013 at 6:39 p.m.

Sydney Claire Noles, a second-grader at Corley Elementary School in Boaz, has been named one of three finalists in the Uncle Ben's Beginners Cooking Contest.

Sydney entered her Crockpot Chicken & Rice Supreme in the contest, which is designed to help children learn to make healthier choices when they are younger by getting them involved in cooking. Children from kindergarten through eighth grade entered, and nearly 1,000 videos were submitted that showcased families in the kitchen, cooking together.

The winner will be determined by online voting through Dec. 8 at www.unclebens.com. The grand prize is $15,000 cash and a $30,000 cafeteria makeover for the winning child's school.

Sydney and her parents, Jason and Rachel Noles, will travel to New York this week to appear on “The Rachael Ray Show” to discuss the importance of getting into the kitchen with your family.

<p>Sydney Claire Noles, a second-grader at Corley Elementary School in Boaz, has been named one of three finalists in the Uncle Ben's Beginners Cooking Contest.</p><p>Sydney entered her Crockpot Chicken & Rice Supreme in the contest, which is designed to help children learn to make healthier choices when they are younger by getting them involved in cooking. Children from kindergarten through eighth grade entered, and nearly 1,000 videos were submitted that showcased families in the kitchen, cooking together.</p><p>The winner will be determined by online voting through Dec. 8 at www.unclebens.com. The grand prize is $15,000 cash and a $30,000 cafeteria makeover for the winning child's school.</p><p>Sydney and her parents, Jason and Rachel Noles, will travel to New York this week to appear on “The Rachael Ray Show” to discuss the importance of getting into the kitchen with your family.</p>